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236 PHY

2001 BMW 3 Series

Gold Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

69,265 mi
Last recorded69,265 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration236 PHY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 69,265 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 69,255 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 68,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 66,242 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 65,381 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 65,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 65,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 65,167 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle fail at 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 64,330 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 63,638 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 63,301 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 63,296 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 62,325 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 61,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 61,907 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 61,671 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 60,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

blue smoke emmited on tickover

Pass 9 Jan 2014 59,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,489 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,354 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 45,425 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 42,879 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,166 miles

slight damage to nearside rear outer wall

Pass 23 Jan 2007 36,057 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 31,955 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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236 PHY is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 95,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 236 PHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 236 PHY registered?

236 PHY is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is 236 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 236 PHY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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